Word of the Day: Analysis

The lecturer exhibits his magnetic scans of brains —

Coloured regions, active neurons — as he self-explains:

"Testosterone and estrogen flame our heart's desires —

Secret fires of our loins, visions lust-inspired.

Serotonin in decline links to strong attraction.

Dopamine recalls rewards for athletic action. 

Oxytocin, vasopressin drive togetherness —

Bonding, fondness, soft affection, care and tenderness.

After much analysis, we've figured Cupid's Code!"

Half-way, in the audience, his ex-wife leaves the show. 

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Such a mouthful... 😒

Image from: 'Love-related changes in the brain: a resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging study' - https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2015.00071/full